Imperial Economic Conference Opens in Ottawa July 18
The Imperial Economic Conference will open in Ottawa on July 18. Its decisions could shape Canadian and empire trade, with Western Canada urging unity across parties and provinces to present a common policy to Britain and the Dominions. Favorable omens include industry support for British goods in exchange for market access.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Dominions
London
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
Australia
West
Hudson Bay
Britain
Churchill
France orders fifty million gas masks for civilians
The French Government ordered fifty million gas masks for civilian use to be produced over two years. They are designed against the deadliest gases since World War I and provide ten hours of immunity before canisters must be changed. The Ministry of the Interior intends to equip every citizen for protection in case of a gas attack.
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Ministry of the Interior
Glass-Walled Round School by New York Architect
A New York architect designs a circular glass walled school to maximize daylight and cut lighting costs. A precision electrical instrument can detect errors as small as one millionth of an inch. A Japanese legend says music was created by the gods to lure the sun goddess from her cave.
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New York
Palpitation of the Heart Exposed in Historic Ad Text
An old parcel of ad text notes heart palpitations and mailed receipts of price by The T Milburn. The fragment hints at medical or consumer notices but provides limited context or names beyond Milburn.
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T. Milburn
Acid stomach danger and remedy urged by authority
A health column warns that nine in ten stomach troubles stem from chronic acid stomach and describe burning hydrochloric acid on the stomach lining. It advocates neutralizing or sweetening after meals with Bisulated Magnesia, claiming quick relief without laxative effects.
New Machine Builds Wide Fire Lines For Forests
A powerful tractor with a front mounted plough is introduced to construct fire lines. It digs a furrow fifteen inches wide and throws dirt sixteen inches each side, creating a nearly four foot wide barrier. The machine can replace ten workers' day’s labor in one hour.
Time Has Tested It Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil has been on the market for over fifty years and proven a blessing to thousands. It is highly favored in Canada and its excellence has carried its fame beyond the seas. If it were double the price it would still be a cheap liniment.
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Thomas
Canada
Clean Seed For Farmers In Saskatchewan Relief Area
Hon. W. C. Buckle announces plans to clean wheat supplied to farmers in Saskatchewan relief zones. Wheat will be distributed from local elevators, with options for farmers to clean at home, use custom outfits, or have elevators or mills clean it. Cleaning costs are included in price. rebates of 2.12 cents per bushel for self cleaning, or up to 2.5 cents for cleaners, subject to proof and inspections by the Relief Commission and Department of Agriculture. Separately, the German State Railway tests self propelled freight cars for local traffic.
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Buckle
W. C. Buckle
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Relief Commission
Relief Commission
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
How Railway Fights Weeds
The British Southern Railway uses a weed killing train made from two old tenders fitted with spray pipes and tanks. A special liquid weed-killer is sprayed up to ten feet from the train, aimed at keeping tracks and grounds clear of unwanted growth.
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British Southern Railway
Miller's Worm Powders Promising Worm Remedy
A mother noticing a child’s distress from worms can use Miller's Worm Powders to expel all worms. The product may cause vomiting, described as a sign of thorough work. The text claims no worms can long exist where these Powders are used.
Stamp Commission Costs Questioned in Commons
Liberal MP A. L. Beaubien asks the House of Commons for details on the Stamp Commission. He seeks the total cost of the inquiry, payments to the three commissioners for fees and expenses, and lawyers' fees charged to the Government.
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Stamp Commission
House of Commons
A. L. Beaubien
Lib
Provencher
Beaubien
Hardwood Trees Emit Up To 80 Quarts Water Daily
Some hardwood tree species release as much as 80 quarts of water per day through evaporation. This notable transpiration rate highlights the trees' water exchange with the atmosphere and potential effects on local humidity.
Appointment of Sir Leslie Wilson as Queensland Governor
The Rt. Hon. Sir Leslie Wilson, former Governor of Bombay, is named Governor of Queensland Australia succeeding Lieut General Sir T H Goodwin. He will assume duties in June. Wilson, a distinguished soldier, held several government posts and served in the South African War and the Great War commanding the Hawks battalion of the Royal Naval Division at Gallipoli and in France.
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Leslie Wilson
Bombay
Queensland
Australia
T. H. Goodwin
Hawks Battalion
Royal Naval Division
Gallipoli
France
Persian Balm Beautifier Promises Youthful Complexions
Persian Balm creates and preserves lovely complexions by toning and stimulating the skin. It is described as cool and quickly absorbed, leaving the skin soft and elegantly charming for feminine beauty.
Trade In Canada Endorsed by Halifax Harbor Chief
Col. E. C. Phinney president of the Halifax harbor commission told the Toronto Transportation Club that keeping wheat movement within Canada would ease Dominion transport issues and generate millions for Canadian labor by routing through Canadian facilities and ports rather than U S channels.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Col. E. C. Phinney
Halifax Harbor Commission
Toronto Transportation Club
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promoted
An advertisement proclaims that nearly all children suffer from worms and that using Mother Graves Worm Exterminator offers an excellent remedy to spare them suffering.
Something For Nothing on the Farm Honeybee
A note discusses the honeybee as the sole farm animal that provides a table ready product while foraging from free, unusable materials. It highlights the bee’s role in supplying honey without farm input costs.
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